The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-20

become familiar with the name of that patriot and
statesman the great war Governor, 0. 2. Morton |
Intense applause General Harrison started in life
poor boy, and by his inherent worth and ability
has risen TO rank among the great men OF this
Nation. He entered his profession poor man. he
had family influence TO push him forward but with
his right has he fought his battle. till we
known what he has attained place in this State and
in this Nation as of the foremost in his Nation.
His service in the United States Senate for the past
six years has met with the hearty Endorsement of all;
and for his services in the late campaign leader of
the Republican hosts, when they overcame the in
famous gerrymander of the last Legislature he was
made the choice by over $4,000 legislative
majority in the State for the place of
United States Senator to succeed himself
No Endorsements stronger than that can be brought
unanimous choice of both branches of the Leeisa-
ture. The soldiers of Indiana know him, and know
ing him they look on him as their friend. They are
willing to trust their interests in his keeping and in
behalf Of the soldery of Indiana also, to whom we
owe debt we can never repay, we place In nomlna'
ton General Benjamin Harrison.
Mr.. Huston's speech was received with great
applause, especially by those who, looking be-
hind the lines, saw the glorious campaign of last
November. and knew that the modest gentle
man who spoke so eloouently for General Harrison
had himself done much to achieve victory
against great odds. The applause was generous
and long continued.
Hon. John. l.. Grifiths, Representative OF
Marion county, in seconding this nomination,
said:
Benjamin Harrison has shown himself altogether
worthy of the confidence and trust reposed in him
lie mas sweryed neither to the right left IN
his public but with unfalterinS step has trod
den the rugged path of recttude and duty. He has
hewn to the line let the chips fly they might His
official acts have been characterized by singleness OF
purpose. feay to principle and devotion to the gen.
era good. All that he has done has been marked by
simplicity, earnestness, thoroughness and absence OF
ostentaton. He has shown grasp of affairs, a
| comprehension of the public needs and
realization Of how the same should be met
foremost rank of living statesmen He has employed
no me.etricious aids to secure preferment, but by
ton and renown He has discharged the duties incl
dent to the position of United States Son
ator with such fidelity to the public interests such in
teligent patriotism such profound sagacty and with
such breadth of craftsmanship. that his fame has
spread far beyond the limits of Indiana and he is
| well known. and as favoraby regarded in the Empire
State and at the Golden Gate as in the Hooser cap
| ita. He represents the purest aspirations, the
loftiest hopes the highest ideals and the worthiest
| States seeding, and traitors multiply
ing, and the flag of the Union was being
| trailed in the dust by those who should have
loved its every stripe and revered each individual
STAR of that party which remained in power for TWEEN
ty-fve eventful yearsyears of empire building. of
the construction of railroads, the planting of cities,
the development of manifold industries the diffusion
of the useful and sciences the spread of educa
| tion and the growth, in short of all that goes to
| make people prosperous end happy; of that party
which went out of power with record for efficiency
and honesty unequaled in the history of any political
party in this country since the adoption of the Con-
sttutio,I. His public services. however, have not
been confined to legislative halls. Long before he
fo the people he had gained the undng gratitude of
ali lovers OF liberty and country, by the valor and
nerosm which he displayed on many bloody battle
field in the of the Rebellion. He freely
dered the pleasures of home and the profits of bust
to do his part in preserving the unity the Ma
ton, whose institutions he valued above life prop
erty. ease, comfort anything material. His
conduct confirmed luew the truth of the old adage
that
| IT'S still observed those most valiant are
Who are most modest ere they come to war"
| The who identifies himself with WORTHY cause,
and for the sake of that leaves homo and kim
bred, and patiently endures fatigue and all
of hardship and, if need be- DEATH deserves to have
his name Inscribed high upon the honorroll of the
centuries. and there the name of every Union
| soldier has been written Weave for them
your richest chaplets. them with the
highest honors for they the bravest of the brave
exchange for Resaca and Gettysburg, and Donelson,
and Missionary Rdge If all the effects of this Nation
the precious memories which those names awaken9
To part with them would be to lose the gem in
orr national ,I dladem They tell OF valorous deeds
golden deeds which
shall speed far widening down the track of time,
And stir the soul of ages yet to come,
With echo of their glory; and will make
All hearts play pilgrim with their gratitude
And could Indiana dead heroes break the long 81
ence of death their voices would join the
living in praise of the soldier statesman who was
their friend and conn ade. Beniam in Harrison has
earned the nomination at the hands of his party by
his superb leadership IN the last campaign, if for
other reason. He changed despair into hope and
l
parently against the of the Republican party
his confidence remained undated tn at the people
would rebke at the POLLS the outrage that had been
rerpetr ated the right of suffrage by the reappor
| tionment of the State He believed that when il
|, could be clearly shown to the that great
, | wrong had been done that pavtisanship would be
sunk IN patriotism, and the work of the scheming
politicians go for naught. His confidence not
MISPLACED. The victory OF Nov. 2 indicated his
judgment. To his efforts. than to those of any
single individual the iulnph and the glory of tht
triumph due.
Believing then that Indiana should be represented
, i'll the national Senate by Of unmpeachabe in
tegrity; by of convictions and with the courage
of them by man with clean hands and pure heart
by who has resorted to the arts of tn,
demagogue to secure place or favor; by man who La
digned every position which he has been called upoI
to fill; by whose ability is unquestioned ant
commanding, and whose capacity for affairs has bee,
fully demonstrated and knowing of no one within on
borders who possesses these qualifications in emf
nent degree as Benjamin Harrison, most heartily
indorse his nomination.
., Wherever there was pause or breathip,
space in Mr.. Grifith's speech, the applause fel
| in to fill it mp, and when he concluded there wa
. storm of cheers upon cheers, the enthusiasm
= tagging for a moment to rally again with louder
= hearter and more prolonged applause. Man,
of Mr.. Griff;ths fellow members. Democrats a
. well Republicans, crowded about him an
. shook his hand, compimentiug him upon hi
. effort
Hon. Wesley Glover, Representative Of Vigc
. placed in nomination Capt j. II. Allen, of tia
county. He spoke briefly, as did The Hon F. j
S. Robinson, Representative of Clay, Putnar
= and Montgomery counties in secondng hi
q speech. The latter said Mr.. Allen came frol
I the ranks of the those who labor. He is so
f of toil--a laborer himself, and takes the great
est interest in the toiling millions It is not tn
vast amount of wealth that makes our peopl
n happy and prosperous, as much as the eeuitabl
S distribution of that wealth.
o At lis o'clock the ro-cail of the Senate b.
- gan on the vote for United States Senator. Fac
4 member, as his name was called, rose to his fee
IA and announced who he voted for, Senate
TX Smith resuming the gavel. When the name
10 Brannaman. who occupies the seat of Hon. "
N. Mcdonald, Senator from Lawrence and Jacl
to son, was reached. Mr.. johnson, of Wayne ros
ne and said: Il desire to enter my objection an
u protest against the calling of the name
~ BranIaman, on the ground and for the reaso
n that he is not, under the Constitution and law
A the State, member of the Senate or of tn
ioin tiax, / la